Chaos broke out at the Vivekananda Yuvabharati Salt Lake Stadium due to poor management during Lionel Messi’s visit. The football star stayed at the venue for less than 10 minutes and was surrounded by heavy security and several VVIPs, leaving most fans disappointed as they did not get a chance to see him. Many supporters had gathered with high expectations, but the rushed visit led to frustration and anger among the crowd.
As tensions rose, some fans broke posters and hoardings inside the stadium, while a few threw bottles onto the field. The situation quickly became disorderly, forcing authorities to step in and restore control. Several fans also started protesting, blaming organisers for the mismanagement and lack of proper arrangements during Messi’s visit. Here the visuals of the events. Fans broke seats and tore down posters inside the stadium and police charged the fans to control the situation.
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Messi's GOAT Tour
Messi’s GOAT India Tour has begun in Kolkata, where he is scheduled to take part in several engagements throughout the day before flying to Hyderabad. After completing his programmes in Hyderabad, the football legend will head to Mumbai and later travel to Delhi.
The GOAT India Tour 2025 has been planned as a nationwide celebration, covering all major regions of the country. The tour starts in the East with Kolkata and the South with Hyderabad on December 13, moves to the West with a stop in Mumbai on December 14, and concludes in the North with Delhi on December 15.